Energie Cottbus vs Verl: match statistics
Energie Cottbus is the table leader and presents impressive home form with 62% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts are in excellent disposition, earning 2.2 points per match in the last five meetings (wwddw) and not losing any of them. Verl, despite occupying 4th place, has weaker away form (38% wins, 31% losses) and has lost the last three away matches. Additionally, the visitors are characterized by a high average of goals conceded away (1.85 per match), which, given Cottbus's efficiency (2.46 goals per match at home), could be key. Considering the hosts' advantage in ball possession (51% vs 66% for the visitors), goal difference (+12 for Cottbus in home matches vs +4 for Verl away), and the current form of both teams, we predict a victory for the hosts, although Verl's high offensive efficiency (60 goals in the season) makes a draw also a real scenario.
Energie Cottbus vs Verl: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Energie Cottbus played Verl in 3. Liga (Germany). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Energie Cottbus: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Verl: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Energie Cottbus scores 2.04 and concedes 1.52 goals per match. Verl scores 2.40 and concedes 1.52. League average: 3.15 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Energie Cottbus 76%, Verl 80%. Over 2.5: Energie Cottbus 76%, Verl 80%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Verl has higher xG: 1.83 vs 1.72. Energie Cottbus: 13.8 shots per match, Verl: 15.4.
Match halves
Energie Cottbus: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 1.12. Verl: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.40.
Goals by minute
Energie Cottbus: 61-75 (11 goals). Verl: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.15 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Energie Cottbus is the table leader and presents impressive home form with 62% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts are in excellent disposition, earning 2.2 points per match in the last five meetings (wwddw) and not losing any of them. Verl, despite occupying 4th place, has weaker away form (38% wins, 31% losses) and has lost the last three away matches. Additionally, the visitors are characterized by a high average of goals conceded away (1.85 per match), which, given Cottbus's efficiency (2.46 goals per match at home), could be key. Considering the hosts' advantage in ball possession (51% vs 66% for the visitors), goal difference (+12 for Cottbus in home matches vs +4 for Verl away), and the current form of both teams, we predict a victory for the hosts, although Verl's high offensive efficiency (60 goals in the season) makes a draw also a real scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Energie Cottbus | Verl | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Energie Cottbus is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Energie Cottbus · 1.2 pts / match - Verl
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Verl is 18% better for: goals scored per match.
2.04 goals / match - Energie Cottbus · 2.4 goals / match - Verl
Energie Cottbus scores in 88% of matches (22 of 25 matches), while Verl keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 matches).
Verl scores in 92% of matches (23 of 25 matches), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Energie Cottbus
Over / Under - Verl
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Energie Cottbus is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / match - Energie Cottbus · 1.68 pts / match - Verl
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Energie Cottbus - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Verl - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Energie Cottbus
Verl
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (3. Liga).
Teams vs league
| Energie Cottbus | Liga | Verl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.56 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 64% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 76% | 64% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 21% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 84% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Energie Cottbus 0 - 0 - 1 Verl. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Energie Cottbus vs Verl?
The 3. Liga match finished Energie Cottbus 0:0 Verl. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Energie Cottbus vs Verl?
Energie Cottbus score 2.04 goals per game on average and Verl 2.40. The 3. Liga average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Energie Cottbus's matches and 80% of Verl's.
What form are Energie Cottbus and Verl in?
Over the last 5 games Energie Cottbus have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Verl 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Energie Cottbus vs Verl?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.